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Microsoft just launched a powerful laptop that breaks from industry tradition by letting you fix and upgrade it yourself. The Surface Laptop Ultra combines cutting-edge AI performance with a refreshingly repairable design.
The Fairphone 6+ arrives in the U.S. with something no other smartphone includes: a screwdriver so you can repair it yourself. The Netherlands company spent a decade building a phone designed to last, with every part replaceable in minutes at home.
A Dutch company just launched a smartphone designed to last a decade, and you can repair every major part yourself with a single screwdriver. While tech giants sell phones sealed with glue, Fairphone is betting people want devices they can actually fix and keep.
A Dutch company is finally selling its screwdriver-fixable phone directly in America, where a single tool can replace everything from the battery to the screen. The Fairphone Gen 6+ proves smartphones don't have to become electronic waste after two years.
MSI just launched the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, the world's first 27-inch monitor using inkjet-printed OLED technology that delivers stunning 4K visuals while protecting your eyes and sleep cycle. This breakthrough display combines crystal-clear images with health-conscious features that could change how we work and play.
A Singapore company just launched power banks using semi-solid batteries that dramatically reduce fire risk. The new devices start at $59 and include the world's thinnest magnetic wireless charger at just 6.8mm.
Anker just released earbuds with a custom AI chip that silences background noise 100% better than last year's model. The new Liberty 5 Pro can even understand 20 voice commands and keep your voice crystal clear on calls in loud places.
Samsung just released the world's first 6K gaming monitor that can also switch to ultra-fast 3K mode. The Odyssey G8 brings pro-level screen quality to gamers without the usual $3,000+ price tag.
Framework's CEO tore down his company's laptop alongside Apple's new MacBook Neo to reveal a striking difference: one is built to last through repairs and upgrades, while the other locks users into fixed specs. The side-by-side comparison is sparking conversations about who really owns the tech we buy.
Apple's new MacBook Neo just earned a 6 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit, the highest rating for a MacBook since 2011. The affordable laptop ditches glue for screws, making battery replacements dramatically easier for everyday users.
A London tech company reached unicorn status in five years by making electronics fun again with transparent, futuristic designs that inspire creativity. Now valued at over $1 billion with revenues approaching that figure, Nothing is proving that personality and quality can win in a $6 trillion global electronics market.
The upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) Pro just cleared regulatory approval with a battery that lasts over 63 hours, nearly 50% longer than its predecessor. The affordable smartphone also gets tougher water resistance and could launch within weeks.